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The Earls Court Masterplan

The largest regeneration opportunity in Central London located where Chelsea, Fulham and Kensington meet

An opportunity to create one of London's finest addresses

Capco’s Masterplan for Earls Court has laid the groundwork for one of the most important and exciting regeneration projects in the capital. Its location adjacent to some of the city’s most desirable residential districts – Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham - plus excellent existing transport links offer a rare chance to redefine prime central London.

The Vision

The Earls Court Masterplan is based on the creation of ‘Four Urban Villages and a High Street’, a concept devised by internationally renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell. Each village will have a distinct identity, reflecting the character of neighbouring communities and ‘knitting into’ the urban fabric.

The 7.5 acres of green space will include the Lost River Park which will weave through the heart of the scheme along an ancient tributary of the Thames, Counter's Creek. Designed by RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medallist Andy Sturgeon, the park will stretch five acres across the full 77 acres of the Earls Court development site. Elegant restaurants and cafes will cater to residents and visitors, and play spaces for children of all ages will be incorporated into the landscaping.

Detailed designs will include the latest sustainable technology and the Masterplan's 7,500 new homes will range from elegant mansion blocks to smart family homes, loft-style apartments and affordable housing.

The scheme will also provide 10,000 new jobs and state-of-the-art health, education, cultural and community facilities.

Planning

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) have now granted formal outline planning consent for the Earls Court Masterplan.

LBHF has also granted detailed planning consent for Lillie Square, a residential scheme on the site of a car park on Seagrave Road.

Further detailed planning applications for the other villages will be submitted in due course.

Land Assembly

Capco has exercised its option in relation to the Conditional Land Sale Agreement. This will enable LBHF and Capco to agree a phasing strategy in relation to achieving vacant possession of the land and subsequent draw down.

In April 2015, Capco and Transport for London completed a venture, Earls Court Partnership Limited, which will enable the development of Earls Court 1 and Earls Court 2 in line with the Earls Court Masterplan. Capco has a 63% controlling interest and will lead the venture.

Demolition of Earls Court 1 and 2 to ground level completed in 2016. Land enablement works have commenced and are expected to complete by the end of 2017.

Community Benefits

The Section 106 agreement, which was signed in November 2013, includes a series of community benefits which will transform the area. These include:

1,500 affordable homes

Improvements to streets and public realm and the creation of 7.5 acres of green space including garden squares and communal gardens